Vitamin C Odenton MD
Internal Medicine, Nutrition
Gender
Male
Education
Medical School: Duke Univ Sch Of Med, Durham Nc 27710
Graduation Year: 1981
Tai Sophia Institute Clinical Services Center
Industry
Nutritionist, Herbalist, Healthy Lifestyle Coach
Specialties & Therapies
Specialties : Women's Health, Weight Loss, Gastrointestinal Concerns, Heart Disease, Cancer
Therapies : Whole Foods Cooking, Nutritional Counseling, Herbal Medicine, Aromatherapy
Professional Affiliations
American Herbalists Guild
Hyattsville, MD
Deb Friedman
Industry
Herbalist, Healthy Lifestyle Coach, Nutritionist
Specialties & Therapies
Therapies : Botanical Medicine, Herbal Medicine, Holistic Medicine, Nutritional Counseling, Herbal Medicine, Family Medicine, Natural Health, Nutrition Education, LGBT Healthcare
Insurance
None
Professional Affiliations
American Herbalists Guild
Silver Spring, MD
Harvest Moon Healthcare
Industry
Herbalist, Nutritionist, Yoga Instructor
Specialties & Therapies
Specialties : Infertility, Women's Health
Therapies : Herbal Medicine, Nutritional Counseling, Whole Foods Cooking, Prenatal Care, Nature Connection
Professional Affiliations
American Botanical Council, American Herbalists Guild
Acupuncture, Energy Healing, Feng Shui, Herbology, Integrative Medicine, Life Coaching, Meditation, Nutrition, Qi Gong, Reiki, Tai Chi, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Wellness Centers, Yoga
Associated Hospitals
Student Clinic
Hyattsville, MD
Silver Spring, MD
Internal Medicine, Nutrition, Family Medicine
Gender
Female
Education
Medical School: Univ Of Baghdad, Coll Of Med, Baghdad, Iraq
Graduation Year: 1968
Breathe Easy with Vitamin C
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Asthma relief can be as simple as eating more fruits and vegetables high in antioxidants, according to numerous studies. Vitamin C, in particular, may soothe inflammation in the lungs of asthmatics who are often deficient in these free-radical-fighting compounds.
A natural antihistamine, vitamin C may also prevent exercise-induced asthma attacks if you take enough (1 to 2 grams) before working out.
An August 2005 study in the European Respiratory Journal showed that a group of 28 people with severe asthma had markedly lower levels of antioxidants in their blood compared with 53 people who had mild asthma and 43 who did not suffer from asthma at all.
An observational study done in Italy (April 2000) showed that asthmatic children may also benefit from eating more fruit. Researchers there noticed that kids who ate more kiwi and citrus fruits were less susceptible to asthma and wheezing. A year later, a follow-up study of 4,000 children still found eating fruit to be an effective antidote to most asthma symptoms.
While you don’t want to hang up your inhaler (or your child’s) just yet, do stock up on mandarins, kiwi, oranges and strawberries. They’re a tasty way to up your “C” quotient and breathe easier.
—Nancy Alfaro
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